Chester
Chester, a city in Delaware County, had a population of 32,605 in the 2020 census.
Located 15 miles south of Philadelphia along the Delaware River, it has a rich industrial history, a growing waterfront, and convenient access to the city.
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Supreme Court’s Casino Tax Verdict Could Devastate Chester
Rather than “all in,” the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is sending local assessment taxes on casinos “all back,” and the decision could have a disastrous effect…
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Flashback Friday: Boxer Jack Dempsey’s Publicity Stunt in Chester Backfires
The following is the second installment of a weekly series that turns back the clock to celebrate a mostly-forgotten moment in Delaware County history. Heavyweight…
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Philadelphia Union Strikes Naming-Rights Deal for Training Complex with Power Home Remodeling
The city of Chester’s biggest asset has always been its strong sense of community. That kinship among its residents has now extended to two of…
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State-of-the-Art Indoor Training Facility for Baseball, Softball Players Opens in Ridley Township
Top Lumber Academy, a premier indoor baseball and softball training academy in Ridley Township, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Saturday. The…
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NPR Podcast Focusing on Distressed Communities Tells Story of Chester in Extraordinary Detail
Grapple, a podcast sponsored by National Public Radio that focuses on people living and working in distressed communities, came to Chester to see how the…
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Chester’s Talen Energy Stadium Welcomes Thousands of Rock Fans for Second Year in a Row
For the second consecutive year, Talen Energy Stadium in Chester welcomed thousands of rock fans for the Rock Allegiance Festival, writes Mark McGauley for NYS…
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Archbishop Carroll Grad Hopes to Make NBA Roster as Training Camps Open
Archbishop Carroll High School alumnus Derrick Jones recently signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns, and will begin his quest to earn a roster spot…
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Twelve-Year-Old from Chester Overcomes Crohn’s Disease, Wins Food Network’s Chopped Junior
After battling three other young chefs and dealing with ingredients ranging from Galangal to Cornish Hen, Chester’s Tavia Isaac, 12, won Food Network’s Chopped Junior…
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As a Familiar Face, Chester’s New CFO Hopes to Solve Debt Problems
A familiar face in Chester is digging deeper into the city’s debt problems in hopes of saving it from financial ruin, and a renewed focus…
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Artist from Chester Using Black Lives Matter Coloring Books to Inspire Change
Chester native D. Marque Hall is using his art to try to inspire change and cultural awareness, writes Megan Pauly for Delaware Public Media. Hall,…
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Harness Racing Celebrates Decade of Success in Chester at Harrah’s Casino
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester is celebrating a decade of success for its harness racing, writes Rick Kauffman for The Daily Times. While…
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Axalta Coating Systems of Glen Mills Provides School Supplies to Area Students
With thousands of children on their way back to school, many without basic tools such as pens, pencils, and notebooks, employees of Axalta Coating Systems…
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Delco Council Commends Center for 75 Years of Helping Blind, Visually Impaired
Shortly after having corrective eye surgery, Delaware County Council Chairman Mario J. Civera Jr. commended the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) on…
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Chester Passes Amended Plan for Financial Recovery
Following a heated public debate earlier in the month, Chester City Council has passed a new plan to try to reverse its financial decline, writes…
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Widener Uses Arboretum to Plant Seeds of Knowledge
Widener is using its recently acquired Taylor Memorial Arboretum as a resource for both students and teachers to learn more about nature, writes Susan Snyder…
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Local Artist Bringing Change to Heart of Chester
Chester artist Devon Walls is trying to bring change to the heart of Chester by expanding his skills to include real-estate investor, writes Cherri Gregg…
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Benevolent Volunteer Helps Fund Renovation of Mother-Baby Room at Chester’s Cityteam Ministries
Funded totally with private donations, the newly renovated Mother-Baby Room at Cityteam Ministries in Chester now offers local families a helping hand during times of…
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Chester’s Laran Bronze Foundry May Be Delco’s Best-Kept Secret
The Laran Bronze Foundry may be the best-kept secret in Delaware County. Located on East Sixth Street in Chester, in a giant complex that was…
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